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TopicAccession #Description Summary
AAFRO House & ProgramMC2002/6 AAFRO House
  • Information on Black History Month and the AAFRO House and Program records for 1969-1982.
  • 1986-87 Budget for AAFRO Program.
 
Academic Affairs - Including Athletics: 1983-1995, Helman and Robinson YearsMU2020/4 Presidential files encompassing the entire spectrum of Academic Administrative materials (1983-1996). Topics include but are not limited to: Faculty correspondence,supplemental materials for faculty meetings (1974-1975), Warren Garner's retirement, program adjustment for Home Economics and Office Administration, reports by Dean of Academic Affairs, Janina Traxler (BCA China), faculty evaluations, Commencement plans, the green ribbon pledge, HoosierBuckeye Conference materials,  ProposedAthletic Conference 1987 – ICAC – the formation of the new Indiana CollegiateAthletic Conference, Departmentsand Divisions - HPER Department – Intercollegiate Sports 1986-1988  through 1992– correspondence including butnot limited to: behavior during Steve Alford games, HCW Hoosier Conference for Women, Indiana Collegiate Athletic Conference, 1992-1993, ICAC Conference,  ICAC Constitution andBylaws, Minutes of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Amendments to theConstitution and Bylaws, etc. (For a more thorough list, link to the finding aid by clicking on accession number, middle column).

See also: About 40 - 50 boxes of materials that had been stored in Calvin Ulrey Hall, were moved to the archives during 2019, when Calvin Ulrey was being renovated for office space.
Academic Affairs: Large Box #4Academic Affairs: Large Boxes 1 - 12: Box #4 

1924 Faculty Athletic Association.

1930-1931 Dean Holl's Report to the Faculty.

Academic Statistics Fall Term 1947.

1987- 1993 - Number applying for graduation, graduating with honors, lowest GPA.

Faculty Governance Task Force (1971, 1990-1991), Faculty Executive Committee Minutes (1978-1984, 1984 -1999 incomplete).

Interdisciplinary Studies Committee and Honors Studies (1990-1991).

Enrollment Management Committee (1990).  Subcommittee on Academic/Registration/Advising, Provisional Admissions (1987).

Examination Program (1960), Studies on Improvement of Tests, Senior Independent Study Program.

Steering Committee and Self-Study Steering Committee Minutes and plans (1967-1989).

Faculty Development Committee and Department Chairs, Department Heads, Meetings (1982 - 1998).

Faculty Development - Faculty Workshop programs 1965 - 2002. 1990 Mission Statement.   1991 Minutes of Professional Studies Meeting.

Discussion of Faculty/Staff Club Room and Faculty/Staff Lounge (1980 - 1985).

Faculty banquets and "Welcoming Dinners." The honoring of retirees.

Executive Committee Minutes - Military Recruitment on Campus, Inter-Disciplinary Programs (Peace Studies and Environmental Studies), Faculty Workshops, Discussion Day, Admissions Standards, Educational Frontiers Committee Members, Ethical Research Principles, Faculty Committee Assignments, Religious Life Committee,  Accreditation - Self-Study, Faculty Social Programs Committee, Dismissal Procedures for Non-Tenured and Tenured Faculty Members , Skills Development Center, Christian Higher Education, Mission Statement,

Faculty suggestions, "how to improve the experience of minority students on campus," Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference and HBCC Financial Aid Policy, Standards for Honors Graduates , Human Diversity, Harassment, Faculty Governance, Faculty Standing Committees at MC, Collaborative Learning, School Breaks, Representatives for the Dean of Academic Affairs, Bylaws for Conduct of Faculty Elections, Discussion Day Schedule, Revisions to Faculty Manual, Department Chair Appointment, Retirement Banquet, International Meal, Admissions Classifications, History of Curriculum Review, 1984 task force on Program Reduction, Improved Status of Library Faculty [October 10, 1993], NCAA definition of "good academic standing," and "satisfactory progress of students" [1993], Computer Services, Human Diversity Policy by Affirmative Action Committee, Commuter Assignments 1993-1994 by Faculty Member, Policy for the Promotion and Protection of Human Diversity (1993), Responsibilities of Computer Users, Teacher Education Committees, use of Library in Curriculum, Academic Breaks, Length of Academic Year.

Two Year Curriculum and Instructional Improvement Study circa 1958 - Study on Curricular Integration.

Goals For An Effective Curriculum At Manchester College, July 2000.

Two Year Degree Program, Fall 1974.

Helman's introduction, description and final results of the 1960's Self-Study, and related reports, statistics and minutes.  "The New Curriculum at Manchester College, Report of the Self-Study) Status as of June 20, 1968)."

Development of Divisional Core Curricula in Humanities, Social Sciences and Science, etc., Proposed Non-Divisional Core Curriculum Focused on helping each student discover "Who He Is,"  A Statement of Purpose for Manchester College, Memo to Faculty Regarding Self-Study, Proposed Teaching Load Evaluation.

Grading and Low Scholarship.

Faculty Development Committee - 1974-1997 (incomplete) - includingTenure, Salary, Benefits, Faculty Evaluation, Student Evaluation of Teaching, Guidelines for Recognition of Faculty for 25 Years of Service, Sabbatical Requests, Support for Faculty Research Fulltime Status, Revisions to Faculty Manual, Formation of System for Evaluation of Staff and Administration (1992), Annual Reports to the Faculty, Program Adjustment, Student Evaluations of Faculty, Forward Planning Committee, Rank for Librarians.

Committees and Standing Committees of the Faculty 1960 - 1973 (incomplete). Also 2000 - 2001.

Faculty Minutes, February, 1954.

Committee on Instruction 1963 - 1964.

Curriculum Revisions 1961, 1969, and 1977.

1974 materials including but not limited to: - Standards for the Accreditation of Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Social Work - Recommendations from the Natural Science Division to the Academic Committee - Humanities Faculty Core Evaluation - Questionnaire  "The following courses and programs help me discover who I am and what I can become." - Senior Colloquium -  Proposals for Curriculum Modification.

Academic Program 1988-1989, report of Graduate Student Enrollment - Academic Program developments (1986-1987)

Statistical Evaluation of contributions by each department (1982 - 1982).

1987-1991materials including but not limited to the following committees: Teacher Education (TEC), Academic Policies , Athletic Committee, Minority Concerns, Human Diversity, Student Life, Human Relations, Facilities Policy, Educational Innovation, Koinonia,College Planning , Management Information, Graduate and Continuing Education.

Budget (1967-1968), budget comparisons, salary scale, faculty benefits, teaching load, Co-Curricular Enrichment Committee,1986 President's memo, "An Attempt to Overthrow the Limitations of Manchester College."

Task Force for Program Adjustment(1981-1984).

 
Academic PoliciesMC2003/131 

An assortment of materials including but not limited to:

  • Faculty meeting minutes 23 November 1920 - 6 November 1923.
  • Edward Kintner's faculty meeting notes,15 December 1925
  • Special requests by students, 1968.
  • Assortment of materials [circa 1956 - 1978] that include:
    • Changes within the Mathematics Department, 1978.
    • Credit Hours produced by Faculty Fall 1984 through Fall 1986.
    • Manchester College Analysis of Key Data including Student-Faculty ratio 1969-70 through 1984-1985. 
    • Cost/Revenue study letter for the Department of Home Economics, 1987, Accounting and Secretarial studies (Office Administration).
    • New secondary education patterns related to state teacher certification requirements.
    • Journalism teaching minor and teaching major requirements
  • Pass/Fail Policy review 1973 and 1974. 
  • "The Manchester Plan, An Academic Program for the '70's."
  • "Educational Frontiers Committee."

 

 
Academic Policies, Faculty Minutes, Kintner: Education and Professional Programs Division MC2003/131  

Academic Policies: 1920-1925.

Faculty Meeting Minutes discussing policies on tardiness, absences, grading, credit hours, credit points, and incompletes (November 1920 - November 1923).

Faculty Secretary, Edward Kintner's, notes from faculty meeting dated 15 December 1925. 

Materials dated 1956 through 1978 including but not limited to: Proposed Curriculum Modifications in the Math Department (1978), 1972 reaffirmation to offer the course Politics and the Environment during (1972-73), 1969 Memo: Independent Study for Science Majors, 1987 review committee for Non-Western Culture list, 1970 Convocation Committee Proposals, 1968 adjustment to the new curriculum,1976 interim, proposal for a new course, Literature and Music, Summary sheet for Music department excluding private lessons and music organizations, Summary Sheet for the Sociology Department.1987 course changes from Sociology & Social Work,Proposal for Sociology major, "Specialization in Correction, "Credit Hours produced by Faculty fall 1984 - Fall 1986,  Analysis of Key Data including Student-Faculty ratio 1969-70 - 1984-1985, Cost/Revenue study letter for the Department of Home Economics, 1987, Accounting and Secretarial studies (Office Administration), Academic Standards, new secondary education patterns related to state teacher certification requirements, Journalism teaching major and minor requirements.Student requests for grade changes or credit. 

  • Review of the Pass/Fail policy, 1973 and 1974. 
  • Recommendations from Ed Miller to Dean Book.
  • Grades of students Fall and Spring Term 1987.

"The Manchester Plan, An Academic Program for the '70's." 

  • Manifesto of the" Educational Frontiers Committee."
  • Query to Frontiers Commitee proposing a lab experiment in independent study.
  • Query from Frontiers Committee: Should students have more freedom to choose their academic destiny?" (1967).
  • Videotape and closed-circuit television.
  • From Frontiers Committee - Problems presented to faculty: 
    • Information Input Overload: " submerged from morning to night in sound, news media, talk, T.V., and radio, and oceans of printed material."
    • Problem: "Does the 'educated' person approach the sifting of this overload in any way different from that of the uneducated person?  
  • Miscellaneous materials from the files 
  • An assortment of Academic Policy Committee papers with statistics and papers ranging from approximately 1965 - 1991, including but not limited to:
    • Master Listing of Proposed Departmental Offerings, 1968.
    • Course requirements for the two baccalaureate degrees.
    • 1966, Some THoughts on a Social Science Core Course.
    • Tentative Statement of Objectives for Manchester College.
    • January Term Load.
    • Course Requirements for various majors.
    • Course hours and course offerings by week and year.
    • Curriculum development (Science) and reorganization (Home Economics).
 
Academic ProcessionMC2003/223 

Lists of Manchester College Academic Processions, 24 May 1987  through  20 May 2007, incomplete.

 
Administration BuildingMC2004/310  
Administration Building: Renovation correspondence
 
Administration Building: ChapelMC2003/326 Administration Building: Photograph of Chapel Building. Back is stamped "J. B. Bixler Photo View Artist. North Manchester, Ind." 
Administration Building: HistoryMC General File: Administration Building 

History of the Administration Building.

 
Administration Building: Photographs MC2004/436 Administration Building Photograph Collection. 
Administration Building: Photographs and CDMC2002/292 

Administration Building photographs, including several captured digitally and placed on CD-ROM. These images span several decades and show the spoonholder, a 1938 automobile, and pictures with snow.

 
Administration Building: Photographs, 1928MC2009/196 Administration Building: Photos from 1928.  
Administration Building: PostcardMC2003/97 

Administration Building Postcard: Color photograph of front lawn and Administration Building. Labeled on back, "Administration Building, Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, Founded 1889." Unused card.

 
Administration Building: Postcard CollectionMC2004/445 

Manchester College Administration Building Postcard Collection.

 
Administration Building: Postcard, Pre-1921 ViewMC2003/56 

Administration Building:  Pre-1921 Campus Views Postcard Collection

 
Administration Building: PostcardsMC2003/59 Administration Building Postcard Collection.  
Administration Building: PostcardsMC2003/59 

Administration Building: Administration Building Postcard Collection

 
Administration Building: PostcardsMC2004/7 

Administration Building: Oversized College Avenue Postcard Collection

 
AdmissionsMC2007/202 

Admissions 1977 - 1980: Everything You Wanted to Know About Manchester College.

 
AdmissionsMC2004/510 

Manchester College Pictorial Bulletin, 1943.

 
Admissions: Materials 1980's through 2009/2010MC2012/85 - Contents Part One A wide assortment of Admissions materials circa the 1980's through 2009/2010. 
Admissions: Materials 1989 - 2009MC2012/85 - Contents Part Two 

A wide assortment of Admissions materials circa the 1980's through 2009/2010.

 
Admissions: PostersMC2009/71 MC2009/71-V,ta: Posters. 1981, "Junior Visitation Day," and (no year) "Juniors in High School, Your Invitation to Manchester College, April 28."  
Advancement MaterialsMU2018/98 

Items from Advancement: 2005 MC Alumni Days and Homecoming images, copy of the 1922 Chime Dedication program, materials related to the dedication of "Wilbur's," 2013 (including the McFadden Family Tree), materials related to the Science Center dedication, invitation to the Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC) dedication, 2007 College Union dedication program and related materials, 2006 program for the groundbreaking of the remodeling of the College Union with printed images from that event, invitation list, groundbreaking program, "Legacy" mailings: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 Fiscal Year President's Report and Honor Roll," 2014 and 2015 issues of "Manchester Magazine," President's Circle Donor Wall plaque ordering information, alumni Memorial Service programs, 2017 and 2018.

 
Advancement: 1947 "Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel," MC2009/99a,b 

1947 photo spread from "The News-Sentinel" that features the Chime Tower, Oakwood Hall, student housing, tennis courts, trailers for married students, the radio station, Manchester College professors, the May Day queen, football players, and the Education/Professional Programs Division.

 
Advancement: Assortment MU2012/96 A variety of materials from the Department of Advancement that was moved to the Archives during office relocations in the Summer of 2012. Alumni Days 2003. 
Advancement: License PlatesMC2007/63 Publicity card for Manchester College license plate fundraising project. 
Advancement: VHS Tape and Other AssortmentMU2013/152, 1-34 - Formerly ROOctober2012/31 

VHS tapes and cassette tapes documenting significant events on the Manchester College campus, including Step Up to the Future (1987) as part of the Centennial Campaign. Focus on the college's Centennial year.  Brochures on the Ministry Training Institute and Training in Ministry.  Church of the Brethren pamphlets, some authored by faculty or alumni of Manchester College.

 
Alford, SteveMC2009/71-SP:Sports Steve Alford posters. 
Alumni AssociationMC2010/51 Office of Alumni Administration:  AAFRO House / Intercultural Center Reunion, during Manchester College Homecoming, October, 2009, invitation card.  
Alumni Association MC2003/88  Alumni Days Postcards 
Alumni AssociationMC2004/11 Alumni Days Postcard Collection  
Alumni Days and Alumni ReunionsMC2002/9 Alumni Association Records. 
Alumni Days and Alumni Reunions: Potographs MC2004/90 

Photographs are from Homecoming and Alumni Days 1993. Many alumni are identified.

 
Alumni Days: 2003 PhotographsMU2012/97 Photographs from Alumni Days, May 2003 with identification of many classes and alumni. 
Alumni Relations: Departmental and Alumni TreasuresMU2016/13 Postcards, lettermen jacket patches/awards, oak leaf stamp, MC pamphlet from Great Depression, Alumni of Color meeting video, "Dona Nobis Pacem" Italy Tour (2004), "Celebrating the Vision" DVD, 2010 Alumni Honor Award Banquet (audio), identified pictures of alumni. 
Alumni Reunion and Expression Class: PhotographsMC2009/63a,b,c,d 

Reunion 1907 and 1908 with picnic tables laid out on campus.  

Group photo taken in the Summer of 1907.

Expression Class photo circa 1907. MC 2003/35 #58 showing the Elocution Class expressing, "Supplication, 1907," with Professor Andrew Daniel Ward.

 
Alumni: NewsclippingsMU2017/58: Alumni 

News-clippings about Manchester College alumni:

David Eicher, student car accident death (1992), Steve Etheridge, Ruth Grossnickle Hodges (1992), George Merkle, Robert Johansen, Ruthann Knechel Johansen, Paul Keller, Ray Keim, David Mann, Glenn Maple (1992), Kay Sponseller, Phil West, Martha Hendrix Bartenbach, Robert Stauffer,  Robert M. Stauffer Award, Jenny Shock.

1963 list of MC graduates from Claypool, Etna Green, Silver Lake, Syracuse, Winona Lake, Argos, Bremen, Ligonier, New Paris, Atwood, Akron, South Whitley, Warsaw, Columbia City, North Manchester.

 
Applications and Job Searches: 1987MU2020/20 CONFIDENTIAL - 1987 Job Applications for Assistant Dean of Student Development /Director of Minority Affairs, and Head Basketball Coach. 
Applications and Job Searches: circa 1987-1990MU2020/21 

CONFIDENTIAL – Job Applicantions for Campus Pastor, 1987-1988.

 
Athletics: PhotographsMC2003/44 Sports photograph collection, from the early 1900's through the 1970's. 
Aurora: Photographs 2001MC2004/408 

Aurora Photograph Collection 2001.  Many photographs are identified, including but not limited to:

  • Campus Ministry Board, photograph #84.
  • NRHH #83.
  • Manchester College Reconcilliation Services #81.
  • Photographs of international students #14, #16.
  • Amnesty International #13.
  • Homecoming.
 
Aurora: Photographs, 1992MC2008/184 Aurora photos from 1992 yearbook, an assortment including "Vince the Crash Dummy," Alcohol Awareness Week, MC Double Dare.  
Baldwin, Ferne: Collection of Archivist Emerita MU2019/15 A collection assembled by Archivist Emerita, Ferne Baldwin, including:  Photographs, publications, newspaper clippings, athletic department and buildings materials, "Spartan Sports News," obituaries, etc., click on accession number to see detailed description. 
Bauman Bowman, Weber, Helman: Family BibleMC2011/134 

One family bible printed in 1773 and 1774 donated to the collection by Howard H. Helman, great great grandson of Marguit (Marguerite?) Bowman. Birth registries are included.

 
Bell Tower: Bumgerdner HallMC2008/163 This early undated photograph was taken before the Chime Tower was constructed.  The image is of a single bell in the tower of the east structure of the Administration Building, also known as Bumgerdner Hall. A flag on top of the tower reads '04 (1904).
 
Bells RecordsMC2002/24 The bells, which were a gift from the class of '39, signaled the beginnings and ends of classes in the Administration Building.  The bells system is not to be confused with the college chime. The file contains general information. 
Belser, Vernon: Manchester MemorabiliaMU2015/130 Manchester College memorabilia belonging to alumnus,Vernon Belser (MC Class of 1958), including: Centennial Plate featuring Chime history, MC pennant, and Class of 1958 2003 forty-fifth reunion yearbook. 
Board of Trustees 1976Small Box 57: Trustees A listing of the names and titles of the Board of Trustees and  a description of from where or from what bodies the members are selected. 
Board of Trustees: List Last Edited 2005Trustee List List of trustees and years of service.  Last edited 2005. 
Bowman, Nadine: Photograph CollectionMC2004/351 

Nadine Bowman Photograph Collection including installation of chime.

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad Admissions MaterialsMC2002/290 

1998-99 Itineraries for Xalapa, Strasbourg, Nancy, Sapporo, Quito, Marburg, Dalian, Cochin, Cheltenham, Athens.

Admissions booklet "Brethren Colleges Abroad 35 Years of International Studies."

Poster "Study Abroad with BCA"

Application for Academic Year and One-Semester Programs

Sample letters to prospective BCA students from Allen C. Deeter, dated March and September 1996.

 
Brethren Colleges Abroad: Rogers CollectionMU2018/57 A poster-board filled with images from Ingrid Rogers' and Ken Rogers' experiences with BCA in Germany was found by the archivist in a classroom of the Administration Building following the auction and close of the 2nd and 3rd floors.  The images were cut from the board and scanned. Descriptions and student information are located within accession record. 
BuildingsMU2019/81 Bill Eberly writes primarily about the function of MC campus buildings, including: North Ward School, the Normal School, the Preparatory School/Academy/high school, the College Hall/Administration Building, the Science and Agriculture Building, the Old Library, the Communications Building including Radio/TV stations), and first computer labs. 
Buildings and Campus Scenes,1994-1995: SlidesMU2013/118 Slides of buildings, campus scenes, activities, sports, people (1994 - 1995). 
Buildings and Campus Scenes: Public RelationsMU2012/136a,b This collection is composed of two sets of images that capture campus scenes and document campus buildings. 
Buildings List Buildings List This is a somewhat dated list of building on campus but it shares some pertinent information. 
Buildings, Campus Scenes, and Events: AdvancementMU2013/1a and b 

Materials [2012] from University Advancement; images of buildings and memorabilia from events. 

Invitations to the dedication of the Academic Center on 13 October 2012 with copies of the Academic Center Donor Plaque Listing, 13 October 2012.

Memorabilia from the "Jingle Bell Tea," 5 December 2012 - history of the Chime on verso.

 
Buildings: General InformationMC2002/31  

General Information about campus buildings, dedications, histories, renovations, names.

Additional information about buildings might also be found in 1 File/Large box 158 - Campaigns.

 
Buildings: InformationMC2002/31  

Information about many campus buildings, dedications,  histories, renovations, and names.

 
Buildings: Information About Campus BuildingsMC2002/31 

General Information about campus buildings, dedications,  histories, renovations and names.

 
Buildings: PhotographsMC2004/590 

Administration Building: Collection of color photographs of Administration Building, Gymnasium/Auditorium, Schwalm Hall, and demolition of Gymnasium/Auditorium. 

 
Buildings: PhotographsMC2009/75 Pictures of building construction, equipment, and groundbreakings on Manchester College properties.  
Buildings: Polley, Frederick, DrawingsMC2004/372 Reproductions of line drawings of college buildings. 
Cable, Miriam Weybright: Collection of Manchester College MaterialsMU2013/139 Collection of Miriam Weybright Cable, Manchester College Class of 1939. 
Camp Mack Day: PapersMC2002/35 

History and general information about Camp Mack.

 
Campaigns: Students FirstMU2018/20 

Students First! The Campaign for Manchester - introductory packet, promotional materials, campaign videos, newsletters (January 2010 - October 2013), 30 June 2014 closing campaign report.

 
Campaigns: Students First VideoMU2016/29 Nine videos focusing on the "Students First" Campaign, 2011. 
Campus and Town of North Manchester: Postcard CollectionMU2015/50 Campus postcards showing "spoonholder" and fountain on south side of Administration Building, and campus with horse-drawn carriages.  Town postcards of West Ward School, Public Library (Main Street), and Church of the Brethren (Walnut St.).  
Campus Buildings: Railroad AdditionMC General File: Railroad Addition  

Railroad Addition:

  • "Dream For Manchester College For 1925."
  • "A New College Building," "The Hope for 1919." - Administration Building
 
Campus Life: Public Relations ImagesMU2012/135 

Negatives and slides taken by photographer, Churck Savage.  One copy of the book, "Placing the Light on the Stand, Manchester College Enters the New Century," featuring the photography of Chuck Savage.

 
Campus ScenesMU2016/42 Campus Scenes from 1979, 1981, 1982, 1983. 
Campus Scenes: Oversized Photograph CollectionMC2003/65 Buildings/Campus Scenes Photograph Collection-Oversized, with some shots of people.  
Campus: Aerial Views, PostcardMC2003/58  

Aerial view postcard.

 
Caveat EmptorCaveat Emptor: Information 

Caveat Emptor was an underground publication. 

Search under Underground Publications [MC2002/156]

and Periodical List http://www.manchester.edu/OAA/Library/Archives/periodicals2.htm:  See Also:  Oak Leaves 16 January 1964 p.1, 2, 3; 30 January 1964 p.1; 13 February 1964 p.1; 10 December 1964 p.2;

 
Centennial Campaign: President Robinson's FilesMU2020/10 President Robinson's Centennial Campaign materials. 
Centennial: Historical Slides and ImagesMU2014/45 A,B A group of slides and scanned images focusing on the historical figures and events that formed Manchester College and shaped Manchester University. 
Centennial: Slide Show 1989 MC2010/75 

Centennial Slide Show - a historical overview of Manchester College. Note: These slides were digitized. 

 
Chemistry Lab and Science: PhotographsMC2010/156 An assortment of chemistry lab shots (circa 1931) and beyond) with other assorted chemistry related photographs, including the Chemistry Symposium, 1975 with Ed Miller and Mr. and Mrs. David Grandstaff and the American Chemical Society group shot (pg. 42,1992 Aurora). 
ChimeMC2002/43 

 

The file contains news releases, articles, and a history.

"I know who played 'Pistol Packin' Momma' on the college chimes one spring midnight in 1944."

 

 
ChimeMC2009/80 Photograph of bells lined up in front of Administration Building. 
Chime DedicationMC2003/129 

Two copies of the "Programme of the Chime Concerts-Manchester College," dated 15-17 August 1922.  Program includes text of inscriptions on bells. This is an older text of the inscription.  For future reference use the text as found in  MC2002/43.

 
Chime Installation and Students Playing the ChimeMC2007/222 

Negatives, photographs, students playing the bells.

For more photographs of students playing the chime see Photograph Box 98, Building, Administration Building-Inside.

 
Church of the Brethren: BeliefsMU2018/4 

Abortion.

"Human Sexuality from a Christian perspective, Church of the Brethren Annual Conference Statement," circa 1983.

"A Statement on The Church and Its Colleges," Adopted by the COB Annual Conference, 1960.

"A Statement of the Church of the Brethren on War," and "Biblical Basis of a Peace Witness."

"How Shall We do justice? Let U Count the Ways," by Howard Royer.

"Militarism and Education, a Report," by David Frantz.

"The Brethren and the Work Ethic," by Donald E. Miller.

 
Church Relations: Manchester CollegeMU2015/33 Church Relations Materials affirming the relationship between Manchester College and the Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to: Brethren Business Network, statistics regarding congregational and district support,  Trustee information, A Cappella and Concert Band Tours, grants through Lilly Endowment, Inc., TEV programs,  Church-College Conversations, youth conferences, and programs offering continuing education and support for church workers and pastors. 
Civilian Public Service: Orientation Material, Garver PapersMC2003/335 Civilian Public Service Orientation Materials from the Garver Papers. 
Class Photograph, 1921MC2004/591 Class picture of Manchester College students,  October 1921.  
College AvenueMC2004/584  

Tinted photograph of College Avenue side of campus, pre-1921. Shows original alumni fountain in between Bumgerdner Hall and Bible School Building.

For more information on Bumgerdner Hall, see: Buildings—Administration Building; Manchester College Bulletin October 1978 p.3; Oak Leaves 24 March 1960 p.3; 3 October 1963 p.3.

 
College Avenue Buildings: Photographs MC2004/413 

College Avenue photographs.

 
College Avenue, Administration, Ikenberry, Oakwood: National Register of Historical PlacesMC2003/137 

Press release announcing the listing of the Administration Building, Ikenberry Hall, and Oakwood Hall on the National Register of Historical Places (6 February 1991).

 
Commerce - circa 1906: Classroom PhotographMC2004/5 Commerce Class photograph circa 1906. 
CommitteesMU2020/48 Committee for the Future:1969-1971 
Some issues:
Black speakers for Spring Convocation.
Philosophy of recruitment (black students and foreign students)..
Atmosphere re: Racial attitudes and human relations on campus.
20 October 1969 - the creation of of a special committee following the events of the night of October 8.

Convocation Committee 1967-1968 through 1968-1969: Discussion surrounding speakers and programs - Jesse Jackson, Dick Gregory - convocation schedules.

Convocation Committee: 1969 -1972:. 
Chapel (Convocation) Committee: 1964-1967.
Chapel Committee: 1957-1964 
Chapel Committee: 1956-1957.
Communications Committee: 1956 - 1957.
Curriculum Committee: 1956 -1965.
Food Service: 1960 -1969.
Graduate Study Committee: 1966 - 1972.
Health Committee: 1954 -1965. 
Investment Committee: 1956 -1958.
Library Committee: 1954 - 1963.
Peace Corps Committee: 1964 -1968.
Public Programs Committee: 1956 - 1964.
Personnel Committee: 1956 -1965.
Readmissions Committee:1955-1956.
Recreation Committee: 1955 -1959.
Rural Life Committee: 1952 -1968
Traffic and Parking Committee: 1968.
Space Allocation Committee: 1958 - 1966.
Faculty publication of Materials for student use: 1966.
Expanding Educational Opportunities Committee: 1968 -1970.
Steering Committee: 1959 - 1964.
Social Committee: 1953-1959.
Student Life Committee: 1972-1973.
Student Personnel Services Committee: 1965 -1972.
Student Publications Committee: 1956 - 1964.
Teachers' Committee: 1955-1958. 


 
Committees: Helman and Robinson YearsMU2020/7 

Ad Hoc Committees – Early 1980’s, from Helman Years into Robinson Era.

Faculty Committee, 1986-1987 through 1990-1991.

Committees and Public Relations.


 
Convocation #110 a: Discussion Day, The Reagan Administration's Economic Programs, 1989Convocation #110a: Discussion Day, The Reagan Administration's Economic Programs, 1981 Discussion Day, 20 October 1981, tape number one.  The topic is the Reagan Administration's Economic Programs. 
Convocation #110 b: Discussion Day, The Reagan Administration's Economic Programs, Part Two, 1981Convocation 110b: Discussion Day, The Reagan Administration's Economic Programs, 1981 Discussion Day, 20 October 1981, tape number two.  The topic is the Reagan Administration's Economic Programs. 
Convocation List 1968 - 2008: RecordingsConvocation List of Recordings 

A listing of Convocation cassette tapes and recordings.  Some of these recordings have been digitized but this list does not reflect this information . 

 
Dailey, PaulMC2009/123 

Graphic artist on staff at Manchester College.

Large negatives for the watercolor painting that Paul had done of the Administration Building.

 
Davisson, Homer G.MC2002/90 

3 Davisson paintings are currently in the archives/

A digital image of Homer Davisson is available. Inquire with Archivist.

A biographical piece about Homer Davisson is available.  Inquire with Archivist.

1998 revised location list of Davisson's paintings at Manchester College (MU2019/15).

2015 Peabody Collection auction booklet.

 
Davisson, John H.: Photograph Collection, circa 1930sMC2004/535 Two pictures of Manchester College students of the thirties.  
Dean of Students: Student Development, Discipline, Mental HealthMU2020/9 

Student Development – (1983–1987) -Judicial System – Disciplinary Actions - appeals, correspondence, judicial system, pledges of office.

StudentDevelopment – Residence Life (Fall 1969-Spring 1982) – Conduct violations -“Schwalm March” (1982) residence hall issues – publication, “ThoseCollege Days” - hall contracts and procedures.

Student Development – UnionProgram Council Minutes (1982-1983) – including 1984 May Day1986 Breakaway Week.

Student Development – UnionProgram Council – Correspondence, 1974 through 1985-1986.

CONFIDENTIAL - Dean ofStudents –  Materials 1980-1983 –including but not limited to: Annual Report of the Student Development Program, AAFROHouse Activity Program, ideas forcombating racism, Student Activities,Discipline, Residence Life, Campus Ministry Board, Career Planning andPlacement.

Dean ofStudents Materials Fall 1977-Spring1980 – Community Judicial System (Community Court), Faculty Professional Studies programs – studentaltercations – Residence Life Staff, 1978-1979 – Student Health ServicesLicensing – 1978 Annual Report of the Office of the Dean of Students to thePresident – Revised Alternative Living Option - discussion of co-educationalhousing (1973).

CONFIDENTIAL - StudentDevelopment – General File – 1983-1985 – including but not limited to:Annual Report of the Student Development Program from the Dean of StudentDevelopment to the President of Manchester College, 15 March 1985 –responsibilities of the Counselor and Coordinator of Minority Affairs – alcohollaws from the State of Indiana – residence hall survey results – recommendations on guest hours in residence halls – TheLaw  Related to Use of Videotapes andVCRs on Campus (1984) licensing restrictions – Annual Report of the StudentDevelopment Program from the Dean of Student Development to the President ofManchester College.

CONFIDENTIAL - StudentDevelopment – General, 1985-1986 – including but not limited to: The AnnualReport of the Student Development Program form the Dean of Student Development Stan Escott) to the President of Manchester College, 17 March 1986 – letters of sympathy to family members of those who have died.

Student Development – CareerPlanning and Placement, 1975-1986

Student Development –Living-Learning Organization (formerly called Calvin Ulrey Living LearningCenter), 1976 – 1986; Discussion for and against the Calvin Ulrey Living Learning Center – Evaluations – Reports – Recommendations –Executive Council Minutes -

Student Development –Director of Placement, 195 8-1959 through 1974-1975, Job Placement (Class of 1974), 1973 Federal Summer Intern Program College Participations – Special Report: Student Demonstrations and College Placement (1967) – Philosophy of College Placement as adopted in1962 – letters from companies looking for employees.

Assistant to the President,1967-1983 – Salary Outlay and Increases 1983 – Enrollment Projections (Fall 1983) – Admissions statistics (1976-1982) – Trends in Institutional Vitality (1980) – Staff Benefits  – BasicCollege Costs (1976-1977) – servicing equipment in the transformer vaults – Vocational Interest of Freshmen  – Medical Professions – Indiana Colleges andUniversities statistics regarding total costs, tuition, fees, room and board – Church of the Brethren students – Indiana Corporations contributions to MC.

Vice President, 1983-1986–Manchester College faculty with Doctorates, Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees – faculty rank [Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Instructor,Lecturer, Library Faculty] – 1979 study of freshmen [Office of Institutional Research] – new College Seal.

Student Development - psychiatric services.

 
Deeter, Allen: Peace StudiesMU2021/19 Correspondence, articles by Deeter, Ken Brown, and others, 1969 sabbatical information, Peace Studies and Fellowship of Reconciliation materials (including "Dai Dong"), Humanities Core revision, "Heirs of a Promise," Peace Studies Syllabi, Environmental Studies at Manchester proposal, various symposiums, and more. 
DemonstrationsMC2008/94 Peace marches and dialogue. 
District Representatives to the Board of TrusteesMU2018/5 Plans for a conversation to be held in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Bible School building. An invitation is extended to the six members of the Board of Trustees representing the Districts of the Church of the Brethren to discuss challenges of a rapidly-changing society. 
Earth Day: PosterMC2009/71, File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus 

Poster for Earth Day, "Go Plant a Tree!!!, Earthday Celebration 20 years."

 
Eberly, William: Natural SciencesMU2014/102 Background material for William Eberly's book,
The Story of the Natural Sciences at Manchester College." 
Eberly, William: Office FilesMU2014/107 

Materials from Bill Eberly's files that describe his educational history, the development of Manchester's Environmental Science and public school educational programs, the history of Koinonia, syllabi, student notes (confidential), research data on Indiana and other lakes, Cordier biographical material, Indiana history, and Manchester College quips.

 
Endowded Scholarship Records: 1974-1997MU2020/17 

Records related to Endowed Scholarships, 1974-1997.

 
Espeset, RickFaculty/Staff Boxes: Espeset, Rick 

Material related to Rick Espeset.

 

See also: Photo of Rick Espeset Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection MC2004/729.

 
Event PhotographsMU2018/62 David Waas and Dick Harshbarger are included in pictures of at least three events taking place on Manchester's campus (circa late 1960's?).  
Faculty and Staff Memo: MC PublicationMU2018/13 Issues of the "Faculty and Staff 'Memo' Manchester College": 30 March 1982, 4 December 1973 - 21 May 1974 (incomplete), 20 October 1975, 23 March 1982,  
Faculty, Staff, Student, and Alumni PortraitsMU2015/15 Black and white portraits of Manchester College faculty, staff, students, and alumni that were sometimes used on the "Wall of Fame" in the Administration Building and for other promotional purposes.  Additional portraits not "Wall of Fame" related are also included. 
Faculty/Staff Announcements: 2013MU2020/60 

Copies of E-mail announcements regarding changes in Faculty and Staff for 2013.

 
Fahs, Eldon Eugene: PhotograhMC2008/133 Photo of Eldon Eugene Fahs conversing with Mike and Sue Wine, parents of Michelle Wine (1992).  Photo taken in 1990. 
Fire: Photographs of Fire DamageMU2012/91 Snapshots of what appears to be fire damage.  
FloatsMC2008/207 Float plans. 
Food Service: The Oaks, PhotographsMC2003/368 

Photographs pertaining to "The Oaks" in it's various locations through the decades.  History of the various locations ot "The Oaks."

 
Football: History of Manchester College and Ball State MC2010/196 

A football history composed by Archivist, Ferne Baldwin, that tells the story behind Manchester College, and rival, Ball State.  Also included are the heroic efforts of student, Bob Brandon.

 
Football: Manchester College vs. Ball State, 1940MU2012/64 

Footage of the Manchester College vs. Ball State football game of 1940.  The score: MC 7, Ball State 6.

 
Foster, G. R.: MC Buildings PrintMU2020/52 A, B Two framed prints by artist G. R. Foster  probably used as incentives during a fundraising campaign. 
Foundations and American Organizations: Helman YearsMU2020/12 Foundations and American Organizations associated with Manchester College during Helman's years as president. 
Fountain and Helman Hall: PostcardMC2003/79 Fountain and Helman Hall Postcard  
Fountain: PostcardMC2003/54 Postcard: Photograph of the original fountain, with College Avenue in the background.  Postcard is labeled on front, "Fount on College Campus, North Manchester, Indiana."  
Fountains: PostcardsMC2002/176  Postcards with pictures of the fountains, a copy of an article from North Manchester Journal (1 August 1912), and an information sheet compiled by the archivist.  
Garner, WarrenMC2010/198 

Certificates, Licenses and Diplomas of Warren K. Garner

 
Gongwer, Mary Blocher: AlbumMC2010/12 

Memory and Fellowship Book of Manchester College alumna, Mary S. Blocher Gongwer (BA 1926).  The book records Mary's Manchester College Experience.

 
Graduation 1935: Commencement InvitationMC2004/198 An invitation to Manchester College graduation exercises [1935] that includes a drawing of Administration Building. 
Harry H. Henney '35 & Jeanette Henney Lectureship for Business, Education and ScienceMC2011/106 

Articles and invitation regarding the Harry H. Henney '35 and Jeanette Henney Lectureship for Business, Education and Science. 

See Also: Janey Henney, Alumni Box 187.

 
Hawthorn Program: FilesMU2014/163 Dr. Onyegi's records of the Hawthorne Program (1999, 2000, 2001, 2002) – A Lilly funded grant designed to help prepare Hispanic and African American middle school (grades 6-8) students for college. Some records are confidential. 
Heavilon, TerryFaculty/Staff Boxes: Heavilon, Terry 

Material related to Terry Heavilon, Practical Arts and Letters, Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

 
Helman, A. Blair: MemorabiliaMC2012/83 Memorabilia of A. Blair Helman found in the basement of the Administration Building including a personally autographed book to Dr. Blair Helman from Kuniyoshi Obara, the founder of Tamagawa. 
Henney, JaneMC2002/130 

Jane Henney, MC Class of 1969 served as a member of Manchester College's Board of Trustees before being appointed the director of the Food and Drug Administration during President Clinton's term of office.

  1. General biographical information.

See Also: The Manchester Monitor, 14 May 2002 p.9; The News-Journal, 15 May 2002 p.23.

 
History and Political Science, Social Science: From the Admnistration BuildingROOctober2012/28 Core Materials and Special Problems - History and Political Science. Syllabi. Social Science Core materials 1974. 
History, Political Science, and Social ScienceMU2014/147 

History, Political Science and Social Science materials including but not limited to: bibliographies, descriptions and/or reports for the Social Sciences Core, the Humanities Core Program, Senior Colloquium (1968), January Interim Term, and the Natural Sciences Core Program (1967). Humorous plaque illustrating "The Golden Age" of Waas, Bishop, Buzzard, Caldwell, Bittinger, Calihan and Johansen.

 

 

 
Holl, Carl Waldo Faculty Staff Boxes: Holl, Carl Waldo  

Material regarding Manchester College alumnus, Carl Waldo Holl, who graduated from Manchester College in 1916.  From 1923 until his death in 1961, he served as a chemistry professor and dean.

 

 
Holl, Carl Waldo: Twenty-fifth anniversaryMC2004/224 

Twenty-fifth Anniversary Materials

  • Program & menu
  • Manchester College Bulletin from May 1948, with photo and description of celebration.
  • "Introduction of Carl Waldo Holl Respectfully Submitted at the Carl Waldo Holl Silver Anniversary Luncheon."  Text of speech by Don Martin.
  • Telegrams and letters of congratulations.
  • Letter regarding the Carl Waldo Holl Scholarship Fund.
  • Photograph of Carl Waldo Holl with the anniversary celebration attendees.  Shot in front of Administration Building.  Not labeled.
 
Holl, Carl: BooksMU2019/22 Holl 

A book with Carl Holl's name written on the interior, "College Organization and Administration,:" by Reeves and Russell.

"Manchester College Bulletin, April 1927, bearing Carl W. Holl's name.

 
Holsinger, Clyde: Photographs,1940's, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1955, 1960's, 1961, 1970's, 1970 MC2004/450 

Clyde Holsinger Photograph Collection - 1940's, 1950's, 1960's and 1970's. Scrapbook containing photos of choirs and other college scenes during Clyde Holsinger's time as director.  A newspaper article from September 1946 announces Holsinger's hiring at the college. 

 

 
Home Economics and Office AdministrationMC General File: Home Economics and Office Administration Letter from Academic Affairs announcing the discontinuance of the 4-year major in Home Economics and Office Administration as of May 1992. This is a letter to a student informing her that she will need to change her educational plans. 
Home Economics and Office Administration: Education and Professional Programs Division MC2009/175 

Home Economics and Office Administration phase out letter by President Robinson, 1990.

 
Homecoming Photograph CollectionMC2004/126 

Homecoming Photograph Collection

Primarily black and white pictures, photographed by Scott McAlpine at Homecoming 1992 (10/17)

 
Homecoming: Postcard, 1997MC2003/90 

Photographs & postcards: Homecoming 1997 Postcard.

BW photograph of Homecoming tents.  Back labeled, "Manchester College Office of Alumni Administration.  Come one, come all.  It's Homecoming under the Big Top in the fall.  Every fall, alumni return to campus for a day of football, reunions, food, memories, and more.  It's tradition.  And you're invited.  mark your calendars now for Homecoming 1997:  Oct. 11.  On the field, the Manchester Spartans tackle the Wabash Little Giants.  We'll see you under the Big Top!"  Unused cards.

 
Homecoming: Postcards, 1996MC2003/89 

Photographs & postcards: Homecoming 1996 Postcards:

BW photograph of football game circa 1940.  Back labeled, "Manchester College, Office of Alumni Administration.  Do you remember this?  It's Manchester College homecoming action from 1940.  Like any homecoming event, it created memories that last a lifetime.  Relive your Manchester memories when you return for homecoming October 19, 1996.  Mark your calendars now!"  Unused cards.

 
Hood, JeffreyMC General File: Faculty, New, Hood, Jeffrey 

From the fact sheet, Manchester College New Faculty 1986: Jeff hood has been appointed as Assistant Football Coach and a teacher in physical education. 

 

See also: Material related to Jeffrey Hood in the Faculty/Staff Boxes 46-48

 
Human Resources: Policies, Memos, Institutional ChartsLarge Box 71 

13 April 1987 Faculty Emeriti Policies. 

Health Insurance, 19 June 2000 memo from Parker G. Marden, President.

Paychecks; 2001 Reminder, bi-weekly pay policy. 

Student Summer Employment Memo, 30 April 1979. 

Structural Charts (1996) showing positions in Institutional Administration, Advancement, Financial Affairs, and Student Development.  

Performance Evaluation Grid by Bill Robinson (undated).  

 
Ikenberry AwardMC2002/140 

Award in honor of L.D. Ikenberry, former treasurer and former acting president of Manchester College.

  • Nomination materials, lists, photographs.
 
Indiana Organizations, Lilly Foundation Grants: President Helman's YearsMU2020/5 Helman materials, including but not limited to: Academy in Public Service, Indiana Committee for the Humanities, Civil Rights Commission, Criminal Justice Planning Agency, Department of Public Instruction, Freedom of Choice Grants, Indiana Council of Student Volunteers, Indiana College Health Association, Veterans Affairs, Indianapolis Center for Advanced Research, Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference, Indiana College Personnel Association, Conference of Higher Education, Commission for Higher Education, Indiana Colleges, Associated Colleges of Indiana, Consortium of International Programs, State Scholarship Commission, Project Equality, Indiana State Chamber of Commerce, Higher Education Facilities Acts, Regional Science Fair, Miscellaneous (click on accession number [middle column] to view finding aid). 
Justiniano Collection: Memorabilia 1950-1954MC2007/34 

Myrtis Becker Justiniano 's (MC Class of 1954) collection of Manchester College memorabilia, including May Day 1953.

 
King, Rebecca Kintner: Photograph CollectionMC2004/337 A collection of photographs of building and structures on campus, circa 1920. 
Kleinjan, Margaret Wagner: Photograph Collection, circa 1938 - 1942MC2004/237 

Margaret Wagner Kleinjan Photograph Collection, 1937,1938,1939.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Knuth, JulieFaculty/Staff Boxes 46-48: Knuth, Julie Copy of emaill announcing Julie Knuth as Executive Assistant to the President. 
Lassa Fever: John Hamer, MD CollectionMU2016/2 

Collection of articles, publications, letters, videos, and photographs dealing with Dr. Hamer's time in Nigeria, especially his connection with the discovery of the Lassa Fever Virus.

 
Management Council: 1986-2001MU2020/15 Management Staff (Council) meeting minutes and materials- CONFIDENTIAL -due to issues involving faculty/staff and students.

"Management” is composed of representativesfrom Public Relations, Human Resources, Student Development, Academic Affairs,the Business Office, Institutional Advancement, Executive Assistant to thePresident, President’s Office.

 
Manchester College 1953: ReligionMC2010/182 "Manchester College, Liberal Arts School Puts Emphasis On Religion," Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, 18 January 1953.  A history of Manchester College and the aims and objectives of the institution as seen in 1953. 
Manchester College Boosters: Kintner Photograph CollectionMC2004/284 

Manchester College Boosters Photograph Collection from the Kintner Collection.

 
Manchester College Calendar, 1926MC2011/111 One Manchester College calendar from 1926 with images of campus buildings and scenes. 
Manchester College Postcard CollectionMC2004/722 

Student photographs: Postcards

1Administration Building on snowy day.  Card sent on 16 July 1928 to Mr. Wm. Bender in Albion Ind.
2Administration Building with American flag at entrance.  Verso: text describing the new Administration Building, dedicated on 7 January 1921.
3Administration Building. 
4Photograph of lightposts at end of sidewalk to front entrance of Administration Building. 
5Interior of bookstore when it was located in the basement of the Administration Building. 
6-7Photograph of Oakwood Hall with several women on porch.  Labeled, Ladies' Home showing New Addition
8Photograph of Oakwood Hall's entrance with about twenty women on the porch.   Sent to Naomi Miller in Columbiana, Ohio from Elsie (Miller?).
9Photograph of group of women gathered on Oakwood Hall's porch, in about 1912 or 1913. 
10Photograph of construction of original gymnasium in1911. 
11Photograph of students posed in front of Ikenberry Hall.  Some are wearing commencement garb.
12Photograph of Ikenberry Hall.  Labeled on front:  Young Men's Hall.  North Manchester, Ind.  Sent on 17 May 1910 to Miss Mildred Cassel from North Manchester.

 
Manchester College Postcard CollectionMC2004/384 

Manchester College Postcard Collection that includes images of buildings and students from the early 1900's forward.

 
Manchester College Promotional: "Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel," Saturday, November 8, 1947 MC2009/99a,b 

Trailer Court: Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel, 1947.

Trailer Court: Rotogravure, The News-Sentinel, 1947.

Featured in this newspaper spread are:

  • the Chime Tower and Oakwood Hall
  • Spartan Halls (barracks for men)
  • (the new dormitory to house 100 men and costing an estimated $225,000
  • Professor O. W. Neher and Professor Edward Kintner conferring in biology building with crayfish chart
  • Tennis courts and 30 trailers for married veterans
  • Campus radio station featuring Irvin Hoff, student and Dr. Orland lefforge, speech professor officiating as members of TKA, honorary speech fraternity, broadcast. Photographed are Wayne Miller, from North Manchester; Miss Elsie Rossmanith, Rensselaer; Ralph Yaney and Glen Crago, North Manchester
  • Coeds, Miss Anna Mae Ehrmin, Mishawaka and Carlton Stoddard, Louisville, Ohio
  • 1947 May Queen Mary Kathryn Cooper, Dayton, Ohio with football players John Krieg, Ft. Wayne and Ellis Lehman, Windbor, PA.
  • Miss Mary Jane Penrod, Bluffton, IN, learns how to be a school teacher at Thomas Marshall School with Mrs. Esther Mae Ashley, student teacher director, and Miss Lucille Wright, critic teacher, along with a class of schoolchildren.
  • Professors A. R. Eikenberry (Psychology), Fred R. Conkling (English) and Dr. C. S. Morris (Physics) in Administration Building with portrait of Otho Winger, President from 1911 - 1941 in background.
 
Manchester College: Advertising FansMU2017/86 23 fans from the U. O. Colson Company of Paris, Illinois, advertising Manchester College. 
Manchester College: Contributions to a Better WorldMC2010/194 

Letter to Timothy K. Jones of Manchester College by Robert S. Zigler, Washington, DC.  The letter starts:

"Here's the stuff re MC and the contribution to a better world."

A list cites Manchester College graduates that have been involved in Relief, Rehabilitation and/or Development.

 
Manchester College: History, the Helman CollectionMC2012/7 

Articles of historical interest and significance to Manchester College and to the Town of North Manchester.

 
Manchester College: Ideals, Objectives, RequirementsMC2008/84 

Ideals and objectives and requirements for various years, beginning with President Schwalm and ending with President Marden.

 
Marching Band: Photograph circa 1920 - 1940 MC2009/42 Marching Band photo taken in front of Administration Building circa 1920 - 1940.  
Marketing Materials for AdmissionsMU2018/9 Admissions materials used for marketing Manchester College
Michigan City Church of the Brethren: RecordsBC2019/4 Materials related to Michigan City Church of the Brethren, including but not limited to: development, pension, payroll, tax statements, council discussions, financial and congregational records, membership certificates, baptism, congregational photos of 60th anniversary 1992. 
Mock Trials: History and Political ScienceMU2014/146 

Publicity, cases, and participant scores for regular and national  "Mock Trial" competitions, 1985 through 2000.

 
Montel, Gary: Public Relations Wall of Fame, Photographs MC2004/729: Montel, Gary 

Photograph of Gary Montel in the Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection, MC2004/729. 

 
Moudy, Quentin: PhotographMC2004/729: Moudy, Quentin 

Photograph of Quentin Moudy: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection.  This image is part of the larger collection MC2004/729.  See MC2004/729 for description of the entire group of photographs.

28 Quentin Moudy with printing tool in hand and paper and canister on table

 
Mount Morris College: Assorted ItemsMU2013/2 

An assortment of materials related to Mount Morris College, Illinois that include; snapshots of the renovated campus, a photocopy of the article, "Mount Morris College Alumni End Tradition of Reunions," and a copy of the book, "Memories of Old Sandstone."

 
Muir, Gladdys: The Ken Brown CollectionMU2013/122 Professor Ken Brown's collection of Gladdys Muir related materials. 
Music at Manchester College: Public Relations Photographs and Visual MediaMU2012/133 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media primarily focusing on faculty and students involved in musical pursuits.  
Music, Drama and Visiting Artistis: PostersMC2009/71 

This large collection of materials ranging from MC2009/7-A  -  MC2009/71-V,j1a,b includes printed and hand-made posters and other memorabilia accumulated throughout the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

 
National OrganizationsMU2020/13 

National organizations affiliated with Manchester College: A - Danforth Foundation.

 
National Organizations: Carnegie through North CentralMU2020/14 National organizations affiliated with Manchester College. 
New Union: Student Group, Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/304 Brochure entitled "The New Union:  Serving a Responsible Student Body."

Memo to Members of the Administrative Committee from Off ice of the Dean of Students, dated 9 June 1969.  Discussed a conference between Paul W. Hoffman and the President & Vice-President of the New Union.

Essay written by Alan Flory regarding the New Union, dated 15 May 1969.

For more material on the New Union (NU) see alsoOak Leaves, 30 April 1969 p.1.

 
Newman Catholic Fellowship: Aurora PhotographMC2004/408: Newman Catholic Fellowship #62 The Newman Catholic Fellowship photograph #62 is part if the larger Aurora Photograph Collection 2001 MC2004/408. 
Newman, Paul: Contact PrintsMU2013/8 Contact prints of Paul Newman's stop on campus in April of 1968 while campaigning for Senator Euguene McCarthy who was seeking the Democatic presidential nomination. 
Newspaper Spread: Education and Professional Programs DivisionMC2009/118 Newspaper spread, "Manchester Makes Educators," by Joe Gaskill.  
Oak Leaves: Editor's Manual 1946MC2008/192 A handbook for the Oak Leaves editor. A typed, cut and pasted, guide that includes a description of terms as well as many examples. 
Oaks: PhotographsMU2014/36 

Two photographs of the "Oaks," the college café, circa 1948.

 
Office of Academic Affairs: AssortmentMC2011/203 
  • Sabbatical letters.
  • Manchester Institute.
  • Reaching Business and Community Through Expert Training, Tree Commemoration 30 October 2003.
  • A Proposal for a Shared Investment in a New College Union at Manchester College, 1998, Capital Improvement Program,The Lilly Endowment, Inc.
 
Office of Printing Services PhotographsMC2004/399 

Office of Printing Services Photographs:

Color photo of group of employees posed outside union building.  L-R: Steve Shaum, ?, ?, ?, Dave Good, ?, Joy Groninger.

Black and white photo of Jim Gaier.  This is one of the photographs from the Wall of Fame in the Administration Building.

 
Ogden, Tim: Photograph, Public Relations Wall of FameMC2004/729: Ogden, Timothy Photograph of Timothy Ogden: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection.  Tim Ogden's photograph is #29 in this series of 44 pictures. 
Original Alumni Fountain: PhotographMC2003/55 

Original Alumni Fountain Photograph: Crowd of men, women, and children surrounding original Alumni Fountain.  Bumgardner Hall is shown in the background.

 

See Also: Fountains.

 
Peace House 

Additional information on the Peace House can be found in, "The Sunken Garden Home of Ralph G. and Vinna C. Rarick."

 
Peace Studies: Administration Office MomentosMU2012/67 

One VHS tape - The Vagina Monologues.

One book, "Gladdys E. Muir, Professor, Peacemaker, Mystic," by Herbert Hogan.

One notebook containing schedules for special convocations, events and Values Ideas and the Arts programs beginning Winter Term 1960 and ending Spring Term 1979.

 

 
Pennant 1925MU2015/18 One Manchester College pennant [1925], in colorful pink and grey felt, with four-color image of the Administration Building adhered to the surface. 
Petersime, Ray: Photo CollectionMU2019/54 Ray Petersime's images of the construction of Petersime Chapel and buildings on the college campus, including the newly constructed Holl Kinter Hall of Science. 
PhilophronianMC General File  

Male literary society, counterpart to Philalethean.  Photocopy of image of key fob. 

1921 Aurora, pg. 74.: Motto: "Strength United is Stronger."  

 
Photgraph Assortment: Buildings, College Campus, Ceremonies, Students, May Day: PhotographsMC2010/14 

A wide range of photographs of buildings, students, faculty and staff from the 1960's and 1970's.  See the complete listing by linking to the accession page.

 
Photograph Collection, Public Relations: Wall of Fame, Faculty and StaffMC2004/729 Faculty/Staff Photographs: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection 
Photographic Negatives circa 1958MC2010/79a-i An assortment of negatives for black and white images shot circa 1958. 
PhotographsMU2013/157 A conglomeration of decade spanning images reflecting student life and faculty/staff experience at Manchester College. 
Photographs circa 1964Neg15305 

Pictures of Professor Genita Speicher giving piano instruction, choral event in old gymnasium, language lab, exterior of old gym, and Seniors holding candles at graduation.

 
Photographs: 1976-1977 Academic YearMU2019/11 

Scanned images created from negatives processed from July 1976 through December 1976. Pictures from the Alumni trip to Great Britain during the summer of 1976.

 
Photographs: Art, Buildings, College Campus, Ceremonies, Students, Football, SportsMC2006/31 

Assortment of photographs of campus buildings, the construction of Holl-Kintner, the old observatory, May Day, Ikenberry Hall, students and professors, including Allen Deeter, Niswander and Glade.

Also included are photographs of Football 1960 - 1976 and Martial Arts.

Students in class and on campus, 1974 and earlier: 1974 photo of Yvonne Frey, Dave Ball, Margie Schaeffer.  Phil Amadon, Donna Hubscher, Nancy Hood, Patricia Dickens.

Photographs of pottery and painting art class.

 
Photographs: AssortedMC2006/31 

Assorted Photographs of Buildings, College Campus, Tennis Courts,  Ceremonies, Students

 
Photographs: circa 1963 and1964Neg12874 Images from circa 1963 and 1964. An assortment of pictures reflecting the construction of the College Union,  Earl Garver and Jim Garber, the renovation of Wample Auditorium, and possibly the renovation of the Oakwood Hall basement. 
Photographs: Faculty and StaffMC2004/124 

Bicycling to Camp Mack 1991, Professor Al Herring.  9/19/91.

Gilbert Foster, graphic artist, during staff recognition.  Dubbed "Batman" because of his help in getting bats out of the Administration Building.  4/5/93. 

Leonard Williams, Jr., Associate Professor of Political Science.  9/28/92.

Katherine Tinsley, Assistant Professor of History.  9/28/92.

Dr. David Hicks, Assistant Professor of Biology.  10/17/92.

Lani Roberts, Director of Career Services.  10/19/92.

Leonard Williams. 10/16/92. 

Dr. Larry Underberg, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies.  10/16/92.

Dale Liston, head football coach, Deanna Brown, campus pastor, at Christian Hindman's memorial.  3/2/93. 

David P. Kreps '64, Barbara Ehrhardt '89, David J. Hicks, Alan Holyoak, Albert Williams.  9/6/92. 

College Exploration Day.  Dr. James Streator. 

David Good, soccer coach and staff member, leads at the staff recognition.  4/5/93. 

 

 
Photographs: Faculty and StaffMC2003/226 Faculty/Staff Photograph Collection  
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1997 - May 2000 - Part 1MC2012/36 

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1997 through December 1997.

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 2MC2012/36b 

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1998 through December 1998.

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 3MC2012/36c 

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1999 through July 1999.

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 4MC2012/36d 

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. August 1999 through December 1999.

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2000 - Part 5MC2012/36e 

Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 2000 - May 2000.

 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 1998 - May 2002: Miscellaneous AssortmentMC2012/36h Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 1998 - May 2002.  These images were out of order within the collection and the subject and/or date could not be determined. They form a miscellaneous group that falls somewhere within this general time period. 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, January 2001 - May 2002 - Part 1MC2012/36g - Part 1 Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. January 2001 - September 2001.  
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, June 2000 - December 2000 - Part 6MC2012/36f Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. June 2000 - December 2000. 
Photographs: Media and Public Relations, October 2001 - May 2002 - Part 2MC2012/36g - Part 2 Photographs, contact sheets and negatives for the purposes of Media and Public Relations. October 2001 - May 2002. 
Photographs: Student, Faculty and Staff MC2004/408  

Baccalaureate and Commencement Aurora Photograph Collection, 2001. Box 191 contains student, faculty, and staff portraits that appeared in the 2001 edition of the Aurora.  Each photograph is labeled with the subject's name. Box 193 contains 6 CD-ROMs and photographs.

 
Physical PlantMU2013/155, Folder 8 

Topics related to MC's safety and maintenance concerns and include but are not limited to:

1959 – Shrubbery memorial by Dr. Lee Smith.

1960 - Gift of property.

1965 - Gift of car to College.

1969 – Business Office renovation.

1974 - Auction notice.

1977 – Railroad track removal.

1977 – Renovation of Administration Building – letter of concern.

1980 – Storm warnings.

1981 – Vehicle maintenance 1981

1981 –Computer use by Physical Plant -  Paul Shrider’s establishment of the computer system in the power plant building.

1985 – David Good in enclosed  snowplow.

1988 - Tornado Preparedness Week.

1993 – custodial care.

1994 - Policies - use of facilities.

1994 – Staff saves $200,000.

1995 - Insurance Safety Inspection

1995 - Use of fleet vehicle policy 2000 - Parking


 
Planar, John: Public Relations Wall of FameMC2004/729: #30, Planer John Planer photograph: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection, #30  [composite of nine poses, most including slide projector on cart and/or pointed finger]. This photograph is part of the larger collection MC2004/729. 
Postcards: Mohler Collection of College and First Brethren ChurchMC2010/43 
  • Antique postcard of the First Brethren Church with a sign, "God is Calling You," above the door.
  • Oakwood Hall, Manchester College.
  • Panoramic view of Manchester College, showing Gymnasium/Auditorium and Power House (with smokestack), and Science Building with Greenhouse.
  • Gymnasium/auditorium, Manchester College.
  • Fountain, Manchester College.
  • Chime tower, Administration Building, Manchester College.
 
Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71,A-V  
  • File Folder MC2009/71-A: A Cappella Choir
  • File Folder MC2009/71-AL: Artist Lecture Series
  • File Folder MC2009/71-B: Brethren Colleges Abroad
  • File Folder MC2009/71-C: Children's Theatre
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CB: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CH: Choral Events
  • File Folder MC2009/71-CY: Church of the Brethren Youth Conference
  • File Folder MC2009/71-D: Dances
  • File Folder MC2009/71-E: Events on Campus
  • File Folder MC2009/71-MSO: Manchester Civic and Symphony Orchestra
  • File Folder MC2009/71-MU: Music Department
  • File Folder MC2009/71-PEV: Performances and Events
  • File Folder MC2009/71-PMOA: Plays, Musicals, One Acts
  • File Folder MC2009/71-SP: Sports, Posters with Football schedules.
  • File Folder MC2009/71-V: Various, including Admissions Material, Parents' Weekend, Fundraising, Phonathon, Graphics Department
 
Posters: Events and ScholarshipMC2009/71File MC2009/71-V: Various 

Posters about campus events and various scholarships.

 
Powderpuff Football: PhotographMC2004/408, no.51 

See Powderpuff Football, photo #51, in Aurora Photograph Collection 2001.  This picture is part of a larger collection accessioned as MC2004/408.

 
Pranks: Helman, A. Blair PapersMC2004/307 Pranks pulled by students during President Helman's time as President. 
President's Box: #3MU2016/20c 

Materials belonging to President Helman, President Robinson, and Vice President Fahs.

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education materials (NCATE) for reaccreditation: 1970 - 1982, 1972 - 1973, 1982 - 1983, 1972 - 1973 through 1976.

Council on Social Work Education: 1973 - 1979, 1979 - 1984, 1986 - 1987 through 1992. Evaluation of Social Work program for reaccreditation through site visit reports.

Facilities planning studies and preparations for specifications of Science Center and building updates. Building and programmatic needs by department.

Discussion related to historic preservation of fountain and buildings on College Avenue.

Residence Hall Planning Committee  surveying improvement options, circa 1990 - 1993.

Space Inventory 1972 as part of Indiana Higher Education Facilities Study.

Proposed Campus Plan with guidelines for long range physical development.

1991 Student Housing Evaluation.

1990 Physical Plant Study.

Structural and regulative report of major Campus buildings.

1958 Plan of Campus Development.

 
President's Files: Athletics, Departments Divisions, Registrar , Academic AffairsMU2020/74 
Athletics, 1968  - 1982.
Women's Extramural Sports Program, 1973-1986.
Womens' Athletics, 1979-1986.
Student Affairs, Intramural Sports, 1980 - 1983.
Football, 1979 - 1982.
Indiana Organizations - Hoosier-Buckeye Collegiate Conference 1981-1986.
Dean of Academic Affairs, 1983 -1986.
Dean of the College, 1967 -1983.
THE MANCHESTER PLAN, An Academic Program for the '70's.
Registrar Correspondence, 1956 -1986. CONFIDENTIAL. 
Academic Affairs, Faculty Workshop, 1971 - 1980.
Librarian, 1964 - 1986.
Academic Affairs, Letters to the Faculty, 1963 - 1975 and 1975-1983. 
Manchester College Faculty Meeting and Business Materials, 1977 - 1986.
Academic Affairs, Faculty Study Grants, 1966 - 1972.
Director of Graduate Studies, 1971-1986. 
Associate Academic Dean, 1978 - 1984. 
Academic Affairs, Faculty Committees 1953 - 1986 - Committee for the Future.

 
President's Files: MardenMU2020/33 

Parker Marden materials: Memos, reports, faculty/staff news, hate-email, commitment to diversity, thoughts about September 11, campus telephone directory, student activity calendar, alumni hometown tour invitations, and much more.

 
President's OfficeMU2013/103a,b,c Collection from the Office of Jo Young Switzer, President of Manchester University [CONFIDENTIAL]. 
President's Office - FilesMU2020/8 Files belonging to Butterbaugh, Robinson, Marden, and Helman: Presidential Search Survey, Departments and Divisions, Academic Affairs, Ad Hoc Committees, Committees, Community Council (including history), AAFRO Constitution and Minutes, Mooney materials, Staff Association files (constitution, history and minutes). 
President's Office: Departments and DivisionsMU2012/103 Box 3 

President's Box #3: Departments and Divisions.

 
President's Office: Presidential Correspondence A - MMU2012/103 Box 1 Presidential Correspondence A - M. 
Presidential Search MaterialsPresidential Search: Manchester College 

2004 packet containing presidential search position announcement, presidential profile and nomination form. 

 
Presidents: Photograph CollectionMC2003/105 Photographs of the Presidents of Manchester University - oversized collection.  Also included are the photographs of the Chinese Wedding performed by President Winger. 
Presidents: PhotographsMC2008/65 

Photographs of Manchester College presidents (incomplete collection).

 
Previously Accessioned and Unaccessioned Posters and Articles From Manchester College MC2009/71 Entire Collection 

A large collection of materials ranging from MC2009/7-A  -  MC2009/71-V,j1a,b consisting of  printed and hand-made posters and other memorabilia that accumulated throughout the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

 
Property Deeds, Titles, Abstracts and Articles of Incorporation and CharterMU2016/55 

Deeds of property owned or administered by Manchester College and Mount Morris College, including property divided with the Church of the Brethren. Documents of agreement between MC and Calvin Ulrey and Miriam Ulrey. Lots including Railroad Addition North Manchester (Judge John Comstock). Cook family property. Koinonia. Property associated with Eel River Church of the Brethren. Insurance policies (property/equipment/autos).

1895 articles of incorporation and charter (E. S. Young) - also documents following administration change 1900 and also the formation and dissolution of Manchester College Foundation and Holding Company.

 
Protests: COB and MC Resolution and PolicyMU2017/41 

The Church of the Brethren Standing Committee shares with Annual Conference the resolution and action taken by the District of Southern Ohio - "A Resolution on Campus Disorder."

Statement from Stanford University to parents of Stanford undergraduates 19 May 1970.

Draft of Manchester College's policy related to calls for moratoriums on "business as usual," with a bibliography for when and where previous policies can be found.

Memo regarding 13 March 1970 student/non-student violation of College rules and policy in regard to protest.

 
Public Relations Photograph Collection: Faculty and Students. MC2003/367 

Photographs of faculty, staff and students were taken and displayed in the Administration Building's main hallway on the "Wall of Fame." There are many identified faculty and students in this collection:

 
Public Relations Photograph Collection: StudentsMC2003/366 

Many students in this collection of photographs are identified.

 
Public Relations: Chuck Savage SlidesMU2012/89 Slides from Public Relations - many taken by Chuck Savage. Most are campus scenes - with buildings and students.  One group of slides (probably not Savage shots) shows the construction of Cordier Auditorium in 1976 and 1977. 
Public Relations: Dedication of Administration Building 1921MC2009/113a,b Newspaper articles regarding the festivities surrounding the dedication of the Administration Building, 1921. 
Public Relations: MU in the News, 2011MU2016/54 

Manchester College in the news during 2011, including; the deaths of alumni, Alina BigJohny and Jennifer Haskell (Indiana State Fair stage collapse), one rainy morning Manchester's peace studies students appear on ABC's "Good Morning America's" segment  "My Three Words" ("Work for peace. Rain or shine),  MC starts construction of School of Pharmacy, Christer Watson, associate professor of physics at MC (Pluto review), Coach Shannon  Griffith (Spartan football), Manchester has highest enrollment in forty years.

 
Public Relations: News Releases and News ClippingsMU2016/1 News releases and news clippings 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 -  2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003. Not all of these releases have been recorded.  More work is needed. 
Public Relations: Newspaper PromotionalMC2009/99 

Newspaper spread: Promotional: "Rotogravuer, The News-Sentinel," Saturday, November 8, 1947.

 
Public Relations: PhotographsMU2012/80 Photographs of faculty, staff, students, alumni, college events, athletics, etc. circa 2001, 2002, 2003. 
Public Relations: PhotographsMU2012/81 Photographs, negatives and contact sheets primarily from 2003. 
Public Relations: PhotographsMU2012/88 An assortment of photographs from Public Relations including faculty and staff, students and guests on campus. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/118 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012.   
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/119 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. These pictures are mainly from 1993. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/120 Photographs, negatives and other forms of visual media from Public Relations. Most pictures are from 1994 and include students,professors, and campus events such as Homecoming, May Day Weekend and Graduation. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/121 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Pictures are from Alumni Days (circa mid to late 1990's) and photographs from 1995, 1996, 1997.  
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/122 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Reunion pictures of alumni from Class years of 1928 through the early 1990's.  Negatives from reunions circa 2000.  Photographs from reunions taking place in 2004.   
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/127 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Photographs include pictures of the members of the administration and Board of Trustees. Special members of the faculty are also recognized with a picture. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/130 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Included are pictures of men's wrestling, campus shots featuring buildings and signage, the chime and its chimers, Funderburg Library, international flags, and the inauguration of Parker Marden. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual MediaMU2012/131 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. This is a diverse folder. Many of these pictures record trips made during January Term and another folder contains images of Koinonia. 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/128 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012.  
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/123 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Pictures include Philanthropy Convocations and awards, graduation photos from different years, Homecoming images, faculty and student pictures, PERC and athletics photographs, music images, and campus scenes.  
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/124 

Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. Many pictures of students, events, and faculty/staff circa the mid to late 1990's.  Pictures from other years offer campus scenes, Fall 2003 Service Day at North Mandchester Historical Society, Fun Fest and more.

 
Public Relations: Photographs, Negatives and Visual Media, MU2012/125 Visual media from Public Relations that came from the Administration Building during the office moves of 2012. 
Public Relations: PostersMC2009/71: Entire Collection 

This is a large collection of printed and hand-made posters along with other memorabilia that had accumulated thorugh the years in the Manchester College Archives. 

 
Public Relations: Press Releases and News ClipsMU2012/79a,b,c,d,e 
  • News Clips: October 1998 - May 1999.
  • News Releases: September 2001 - September 2002.
  • News Clips: September 2001 - September 2002.
  • News Releases: 1 September 2003 - 31 August 2004.
  • Press Releases - student admissions and awards for 1998-1999 and 1999-2000.
 
Public Relations: Wall of Fame NegativesMU2012/132 Negatives from Scott McCalpine's images shot for the Wall of Fame in 2003. 
Public Relations: Wall of Fame PhotographsMU2012/85 Many of these images are from 2002.  These are probably faculty/staff and student photographs taken for the Wall of Fame
Public Relations: Wall of Fame PhotographsMU2012/86 Wall of Fame contact sheets and undated photographs of staff, faculty, students and campus events.  Many individuals are identified (2002). 
Reinoehl, Kim: Public Relations Wall of Fame, Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: Reinoehl, Kim Photograph of Kim Reinoehl: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection. This photograph of the Office of Admissions: #42 with Jolane Rohr, Sandy Bendsen, Jill Biehl, Kim Reinoehl, Melissa West, and Steve Schaum, is part of the larger collection MC2004/729. 
Relief and Rehabilitation: Article Collection, C.P.S. Camp 101 MC2002/50 

Article Collection:

"Action of U.S. Congress." Gospel Messenger 92.31 (July 31, 1943): 17.

"Education for Service in Relief and Reconstruction Organized…" Gospel Messenger 92.20 (May 15, 1943): 19.

"Foreign Relief Training." Gospel Messenger 92.41 (October 9, 1943): 14-15.

"Manchester Unit."  Second Mile [publication of C.P.S. Camp #48, Marienville, PA]. July 1943.

"Plans for Manchester Relief Corps." Gospel Messenger 92.32 (August 7, 1943): 21.

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: C.P.S. Camp 101, Registrar's RecordsMC2002/295 

Matriculation cards for all students enrolled in Manchester's 10-week relief training program.  Student information included: name, marital status, rooming location, parent's name, home address, courses, grades.

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: C.P.S. Unit 101MC2002/236  

C.P.S. Unit 101

"Possible Criteria for Selecting Personnel for Relief and Reconstruction Training"

"A Handbook on Relief and Rehabilitation"

"General Background Material, Including Reference Works"

"Relief Administration--A Bibliography"

"Guide for Developing Questions for Project Records"

"Relief Training School--Courses Offered"

 
Relief and Rehabilitation: C.P.S. Unit 101, Registrar's RecordsMC2004/9 

C.P.S. Unit 101 Registrar's Records along with a brief history and reference material describing the creation of CPS Camp 101 and its sub-camps, of which Manchester College was one. Manchester College's 10-week program was directed locally by Dr. Andrew W. Cordier.  The sixty-seventy CPS'ers were chosen by Brethren Service Committee, and the plan was for them to leave the country and begin relief and rehabilitation work immediately after the program's completion.

 
Rhudy, WilliamMC 2004/729: Rhudy, Bill, #31 Bill Rhudy, #31of the Public Relations Wall of Fame photograph collection.  This is part of the larger collection MC2004/729. 
Rice, Mark: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: Rice, Mark, #44 Mark Rice, #44, part of the Chartwells Staff: Diana Stephan, Marcia Knee, Cheryl Budnik, Mark Rice.  This picture is part of the larger collection MC2004/729. 
Roanoke Classical Seminary: PhotographsMC2007/115-1 

Photographs of Roanoke Classical Seminary in Roanoke, Indiana.  The institution was founded by Professor F. S. Reefy in 1860 and construction began in the spring of 1861.  Many of its students later became prominent individuals.  Roanoke was described as the "Athens of Northern Indiana.  Included in a picture of Otho Winger and D. N. Howe from "The Kintner Collection."

 
Robinson: President's CorrespondenceMU2020/16 President Robinson's correspondence: HO - St. 
Robinson: President's CorrespondenceMU2020/18 

The correspondence of President Robinson, July 1986 through February 1993 (A - Hn).

 
Robinson: President's CorrespondenceMU2020/19 President Robinson's correspondence, July 1986 through February 1993: Sti - Z. 
Rohr, Jolane Ogden: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: Rohr, Jolane Ogden 

Photograph of Jolane Ogden Rohr is included in the Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection picture #42, Office of Admissions, along with,Sandy Bendsen, Jill Biehl, Kim Reinoehl, Melissa West, Steve Schaum.

 
Roller, Mrs. Frank: From Ruth W, 1952MU2013/93 Postcard to Mrs. Frank Roller, Bridgewater, Virginia from Ruth W., North Manchester, Indiana sent 25 March 1952. 
Ronald R. Hill CollectionMC2008/195a-p 

Ronald R. Hill Collection, Class of 1959.  College Memorabilia from 1955 - 1959, including the autograph of Marian Anderson [1955], Arnold Moss, and program for The Messiah, 1958.

 
Rural Life Room: PhotographMC2008/122 Students in Rural Life Room reading an edition of the "Oak Leaves" with the headline, "Handel's Messiah To Be Given Dec. 14." 
Schaum, Steve: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: #42, Schaum, Steve 

Steve's Schaum's photograph is included with image #42, Office of Admissions. The picture includes Jolane Rohr, Sandy Bendsen, Jill Biehl, Kim Reinoehl, and Melissa West. This picture is part of a larger collection containing 44 photographs.

 
Scholarships: Names and LocationMU2012/117 File Folders #7, #8, #9, #10 Information about scholarships awarded by Manchester College, memorial scholarships, and scholarships awarded by other organizations. 
School Photograph in Front of Administration BuildingMC2012/47 A photograph of  Manchester College student, faculty and staff.  The picture belonged to Ivan and Mary Flora Eikenberry and was probably taken about 1935. 
Schuhle, William: Political Cartoon CollectionMU2012/72 

In addition to being a professor at Manchester College, WIlliam Schuhle (Political Science and History) was a political and social cartoonist.  This is a collection of original artwork and clippings of published cartoons.

 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 45 - 83  A large collection designated as MC2011/227 and divided into 5 folder groupings; [1-16], [17-22], [23-44], [45-83]. Schutz was a professor at Manchester College, as well as a farmer, public speaker, pastor, candidate for Congress (Indiana,1932) and a contendor in the 1936 Governor's race. He was a Kiwanis Club official and Chairman of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The collection describes Indiana before and during WWII.  Schutz corresponds with soldiers and provides names of North Manchester men killed in combat. Topics of import include; prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and Hitler's impact on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary of Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements. 
Schutz, J. RaymondMC2011/227, Folders 84 - 120, and remaining items 

A large collection designated as MC2011/227 and divided into 5 folder groupings; [1-16], [17-22], [23-44], [45-83]. Schutz was a professor at Manchester College, as well as a farmer, public speaker, pastor, candidate for Congress (Indiana,1932) and a contendor in the 1936 Governor's race. He was a Kiwanis Club official and Chairman of the Standard Life Insurance Company of Indiana. The collection describes Indiana before and during WWII.  Schutz corresponds with soldiers and provides names of North Manchester men killed in combat. Topics of import include; prohibition, economic recovery from the Great Depression, and Hitler's impact on Europe. Schutz was a contemporary of Andrew Cordier who participated in some of Schutz's political involvements.

 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 21-44MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 21- 44 The materials in these folders were identified, probably by Schwalm, as "confidential files." They contain personal, College, and Church of the Brethren related correspondence.  
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence Folders 62-104MC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files - Folders 62-104 Correspondence bidding Schwalm farewell as he leaves Manchester College as Dean and heads west as President of McPherson College in Kansas.  Letters of congratulation and support and appreciation regarding his great ability. The return of Schwalm to Manchester College as President and materials related to his inaugural event. Also, The Church of the Brethren celebrates its 250th anniversary, Schwalm gives tribute to Carl Holl, Manchester College experiences challenges during WWII. Correspondence between Schwalm and students in Civilian Public Service and students in the military. Schwalm works with the Board of Trustees, and faces staff and student issues. Schwalm's retirement and gift from the Board of Trustees offering theSchwalms a trip to Europe and Africa. Career following retirement and dedication of Schwalm Hall. Materials surrounding, "My Educational Pilgrimage," by Schwalm and a look into Schwalm's life following his presidency. A small collection on the history of Manchester College. Various writings by Schwalm including but not limited to the drafts, "College Life Since World War II," "Christian Higher Education in the Church of the Brethren at Mid Century," and "The Development of the Sciences at Manchester College."  Correspondence with A. Blair Helman. 
Schwalm, Vernon: Correspondence with Andrew CordierMC2006/13: Schwalm's Confidential Files 

Decades of correspondence between Vernon Schwalm and Andrew Cordier. Cordier gives detailed accounts of behind-the-scenes activity at the United Nations during the Cold War, and the reader can watch the situation in the Congo unfold.  Cordier's role in the Cuban missile Crisis is described to Schwalm as are events on the Columbia University campus during a period of student uprising in the the 1960's. Cordier is always in the thick of things and his descriptions of political figures and events are intriguing.

 
Schweisberger Glass Slide Collection: Town of North Manchester and Manchester College, PhotographsMC2005/4 

Schweisberger Glass Slide Collection.  Black and white and tinted glass slides of Manchester College and the North Manchester Community, c. 1900-1950.

 
Senior Day: Ditch Day, PostcardMC2003/77 Senior Day Postcard 
Shafer, Edith Yaney Photograph CollectionMC2003/47 

Edith Yaney Shafer Photograph Collection, including photographs of tennis (men's and women's), students, activities, residence life, the famous spoonholder, and buildings on campus.  Photographs of Vernon Schwalm, who would later become President of Manchester College.

 
Sherrick, M. M.MC2008/75 

M. M. Sherrick: Photograph from Coe College 1896.

 
Shroyer, Harold and Mildred Shroyer Young: Photograph Collection 1933-1934MU2012/126 Many photographs belonging to Harold Shroyer and Mildred Inez Shroyer Young, who attended Manchester College. Harold's images were taken between 1929 and 1933.  Mildred's pictures are dated 1933-1934. They offer an interesting and not often seen perspective to resident life. 
Shultz, L. W.: Photograph CollectionMC2001/12h L.W. Shultz Papers: Photograph Collection including tours conducted by L. W. Shultz, Piney Woods, pictures of Cora and L. W. Shultz, and many more of European and Middle Eastern tours. 
Shultz, L. W.: Wedding InvitationMC2001/12e 

Wedding invitation of Cora Leona Winger and Lawrence Shultz, dated 1915.

 
Silver DollarMU2016/46 

Silver Dollar (1921) found by student, Tiffany Hanna, in 2015. The dollar was buried in a chalk pile in the corner of the chalkboard, Room 205, Second Floor Administration Building.

 
Social Science Core I and II, History and Political ScienceMU2013/153, Folders 1 - 56 with Special Problems and Independent Study Papers A - Y Social Science Core I and II materials (circa1969-1976), History and Political Science, and Special Problems (1961-1983).  
Stafford, William: CollectionMC2005/13: William Stafford Collection 

William Stafford (1914-1993), US Poet Laureate 1970, received Relief and Rehabilitationtraining in Civilian Public Service Camp 101 at Manchester College 1943, was member of MC English faculty 1955-56, and visited the college many other times. See letter in collection for further information.

 
Stanton, Charles: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: Stanton Charles Stanton sitting backwards in chair, photograph #33 in a collection of 44 pictures.  See MC2004/719 for a complete listing of Faculty/Staff who are part of this collection. 
Stebing, Glen: Class of 1943 Photograph CollectionMC2011/60 A collection of photographs circa 1943 featuring Manchester College Alumnus, Glen Stebing's, classmates. 
Stephan, Diana: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/79: Chartwells 

Photograph of Chartwells Staff including Diana Stephan, Marcia Knee, Cheryl Budnik, Mark Rice: from the Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph Collection, Photograph #44 of 44. 

 
Stinebaugh, Vernon: Arthur Fiedler CollectionMC2012/52 Correspondence and photographs of famous Boston Pops conductor, Arthur Fiedler, with Professor Vernon Stinebaugh...and how Fiedler came to conduct the Manchester College String Symphony's Mother's Day Concert - 13th Annual String Festival, 1959. 
Stover, Wilbur and Mary EmmertStover, Wilbur and Mary: Additional Information 

Additional resources for material related to Wilbur and Mary Stover.

 
Strike, Carl: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: Strike, Carl 

Carl Strike in uniform with straw hat, pitchfork, and shovel, photograph #35 out of 44. See MC2004/729 for list of photographs in the collection.

 
Strode, ScottMC2004/729: Strode, Scott 

Scott Strode sitting backwards in chair with spotlight and other light [composite of 9 poses]. This is #39 of 39 of 46 images, part of the larger collection MC2004/729.

 
Student Life at MC: Public Relations:MU2012/134 Images of individuals involved with BIology, Chemistry and the Natural Sciences. Pictures: Preparing ground near PERC -  Phonathon - sneakers in tree - residence life - student group portraits - theater - Union renovation - student volunteer projects - WBKE.  
Student Life: Images circa 1983 and 1984MU2014/113 

A group of slides titled, "A year in the Life of Manchester College," 1984, digitized in 2014. Many of the images probably from 1983.

 
Student Life: Slides circa 1992 - 1995MU2014/62 

Digitized slides featuring students, professors, and campus scenes circa 1992 through 1995.

 
Student Photographs: Leaves, Circa 1980'sMC2004/639 Student photographs: One photograph of student playing in leaves in front of Administration Building.  Maybe taken in the 1980's but date is not given.  
Student Photographs: Students Exiting Administration BuildingMC2004/638 Student photographs: One photograph of two students exiting Administration Building.  
Student, Faculty, Staff and Buildings: Photographs of Mount Morris and Manchester CollegeMC2004/454-457 Photographs: Faculty, staff, students and buildings of Mount Morris and Manchester College. 
Students: Dorm Life and Campus Scenes, 1933-1949MU2013/150 Photographs showing student life and campus scenes at Manchester College, 1933-1949.  
Students: Photographs, 1890 - 1900'sMC2003/35 

Classrooms: Groups of Students/Classes Photograph Collection-Oversized.  Pictures from 1890 through the 1900's. Mount Morris ladies in front of residence. Halloween. Joseph Cunningham.

 
Students: Photographs, 1932MC2003/357 

Dean Beery Photograph Collection, including  photographs of Manchester College theater, Homecoming, May Day 1932. Many of these pictures are from the 1930's.

 
Sundial: PhotographsPhoto Box 113 

Photographs of the sundial.

 
Theatrical Productions: PhotographsMU2014/10 Photographs of theatrical productions and musicals at Manchester University throughout the years. 
Todd, Audrey: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: Todd, Audrey 

Photograph #36, Audrey Todd with diverse books, ready to catch object not pictured. This image is part of MC2004/729.  See MC2004/729 for identification of 46 pictures.

 
Ulrich and Hoover: Family BibleMU2013/74 John Ulrich and Mary Hoover family bible listing marriage date and births. Also included is a patent right agreement. 
Unidentified Photographs: Faculty / Staff / Students / FriendsMC2010/87 

An array of photographs spanning many years with students and other individuals taking part in various activities. Some pictures were professionally photographed for publicity purposes.

 
UnionUnion: Additional Information See Also: Building List; The Manchester Monitor, 9 July 2002 p.7; The News-Journal 10 July 2002 p.9;  28 August 2002 p.9 Oak Leaves, 7 November 1963 p.1; 16 January 1964 p.2; 27 February 1964 p.1; 19 March 1964 p.1; 17 September 1964 p.1; 19 November 1964 p.3; 18 February 1965 p.2; 29 April 1965 p.3; 6 May 1965 p.1  
Union Groundbreaking: circa 1964Neg10451 Photographs of the groundbreaking for the College Union, now known as the Jo Young Switzer Center. Also pictured is the remodeling of Wampler Auditorium. 
Union: Renovation Plans circa 2004MU2012/94 One CD-R containing images of Union renovation plans, circa 2004. 
Vice President: Box 1Vice President's Box: #1 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.  
Vice President: Box 2Vice President's Box: #2 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.  
Vice President: Box 3Vice Presideint's Box: #3 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
Vice President: Box 4Vice President's Box: #4 Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College. 
Vice President: Box 6Vice President's Box: #6 

Materials from the Office of the Vice President of Manchester College.

 
Vogel, Tara: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: Vogel, Tara Tara Vogel with white coat, stethoscope, and crutches, photograph #37 out of 46. 
Volunteer Conference MC2009/41 United Student Volunteer Conference, 1938 photo.  
Waas, David: "United States Foreign Policy Toward Black Africa During the Reagan Administration"MC2007/31 David Waas: "United States Foreign Policy Toward Black Africa During the Reagan Administration." 
Wampler, Sadie: CollectionMC2002/177  

Unsorted materials pertaining to Sadie Stutsman Wampler.

See alsoManchester College Bulletin, August 1963; August 1964. Newsletter of the North Manchester Historical Society, v.7:2 (May 1990). Oak Leaves, 21 February 1952; 19 September 1963.  Ghosts.

 
Watson, Jonathan: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: Watson, Jonathan Jonathan Watson with daughters Olivia and Susannah, Photo #38, one of 46 images in collection MC2004/729. 
Weimer, Merle and Virgil: Memorabilia CollectionMU2012/62 

Memorabilia from Mount Morris College and Manchester College. Autograph album of 1910 and 1911. Photograph album with early photograph postcards (circa 1910) of students at Mount Morris College. Some of these cards were sent to Mamie Wine of Cerro Gordo, Illinois. Manchester College Aurora yearbooks with autographs. Picture of Elder D.  L. Miller.

 
Weller, Pat: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: Weller, Pat Pat Weller with "Schedule of Classes," photograph #39 out of 46 images. This is part of the larger collection MC2004/729. 
West, Dan and Petersime, Ray: Heifer Shipment MC2008/61 Photograph of Dan West and Ray Petersime attending a service of dedication for a shipment of heifers to South America. 
West, Melissa: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC 2004/729: West, Melissa Office of Admissions: Jolane Rohr, Sandy Bendsen, Jill Biehl, Kim Reinoehl, Melissa West, Steve Schaum, photograph #42.  This image is part of the larger collection MC2004/729. 
Williams, Leonard: Public Relations Wall of Fame Photograph CollectionMC2004/729: Williams, Leonard Leonard Williams with his American Liberalism and Ideological Change, photograph # 40. This is part of the larger collection MC2004/729. 
Winger, Otho and Winger, Otto: Retirement Plans and McPherson College CorrespondenceMC2002/2b  

Correspondence between Otho Winger and the Manchester College Board of Trustees, especially regarding the retirement of Winger and his brother, J.O. Winger.

Correspondence between Otho Winger and students and administration of McPherson College, 1924-1934.

 
Works Progress Administration/National Youth AdministrationMC2002/286 

Works Progress Administration/National Youth Administration Records.

 
Young, John F. Photograph CollectionMC2003/6  

John F.Young Photograph Collection of students circa 1939 - 1940, 1941, including the "Hash-House Gang."

 

These items in the Church of the Brethren collection may also be helpful:
Click on the record's record number to see the full record information.
TopicRecord #Description Summary
Blickenstaff, Missionaries, India: Church of the BrethrenCOB General File: Missionaries 

Photograph: Miss Blickenstaff and colleague in Mahableswa, India, in costumes.  It is not known if Miss Blickenstaff is a tourist, a missionary or if she is the Mary Blickenstaff referred to in the Brethren Encyclopedia.  The Brethren Encyclopedia writes of a Lynn (Mt. Morris Academy) and Mary Blickenstaff (La VerneCollege) as traveling to India in 1921 where Lynn Blickenstaff served as mission treasurer.  In 1935 Lynn became the manager of the Intermission Business Office in Bombay.  Mary assisted in administration, taught and hosted missionaries and visitors.  In 1946 the Church World Service asked Lynn to direct relief work in India    Their son, David Blickenstaff, was a 1937 Manchester College graduate.

 
Church of the Brethren: Annual Conference BC2007/4 

State Historical Marker:  Annual Meeting Historical Marker

In recognition of the significance of Brethren Annual Meetings: 1878, 1888, 1900 along with images from the event.

 
Church of the Brethren: Materials AssortmentBC2018/3 

A wide assortment of Church of the Brethren related materials, including but not limited to: A narrative play about Church of the Brethren history - photographs of church buildings and members - Photograph of participants in the Church of the Brethren Christian Citizenship Seminar, circa Spring 1974 - Picture of  "Brethren Church" - National Youth Conference at Valparaiso University 1971 - Church of the Brethren related images (see finding aid for locations and identifications) - Brochure for "Pastoral Family Assistance Program" - COB history - picture of Bethany Seminary with students (1907-1908) - background material regarding the "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana."

Folder #11 - Notes and materials leading up to the writing of  "History of the Church of the Brethren in Indiana" - photographs of the Old Order German Baptist Brethren tent conference - brochure describing the Association for the Arts in the Church of the Brethren - program for  "The Brethren's Ministerial Meeting for the Southern District of Indiana,"April 1897- program for the "Seventh Summer Assembly of the Church of the Brethren of Middle Indiana"  - District News Letter 1 August 1948 - The Indiana Cooperative Board (1964-1966) letters, documents, program - credential for Delegates to the District and General Conference of the Church of the Brethren - Declaration of Principles and Purposes - Constitution and Function of the Delegate Body of Annual Conference.

 
Eby, Kermit: Minister, Church of the BrethrenBC2004/17 

Kermit Eby: Writings and biographical information.  Link to Record #  to see listing.

"Gemeinschaft - Gesellschaft, Perspectives on the Human Adventure," by Earl S. Johnson, the first address in the Kermit Eby Memorial Lectureship. This copy of Johnson's address also contains biographical material about Kermit Eby.

Biographical Article: "Kermit Eby: Pragmatic Idealist," by Philip G. Altbach.

 
Southern District of Indiana Board of Administration Meeting Minutes: Church of the BrethrenBC2004/13 Southern District of Indiana Board of Administration Meeting Minutes, 1948-55.  
World War II: 1956 Brethren Service Work in EuropeBC2018/18 "A Summary Report on an Administrative Visit Abroad to the Executive Committee of the General Brotherhood Board," by W. Harold Row. A look on many church mission and social service projects spanning forty thousand miles, thirty countries, four continents, and six major religions. 
 


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